Studio One Toi Tū release Winter Programme 2015
The creative precinct at Studio One Toi Tū isn’t a traditional art school - it’s at the intersection of arts centre and
community, with opportunities for beginners through to experienced professionals. Studio One Toi Tū is a space for
creative Auckland to meet, make and show. With a broad range of inclusive, dynamic activities and events situated in the
heart of Ponsonby, there’s no better place to create, connect and engage with the arts.
MAKE: STUDIO ONE TOI TŪ CLASSES
From pottery to natural perfumery, cinematography to life-drawing, Studio One Toi Tū offers a huge range of creative
courses for kids, teens and adults. Courses are running through June to October, with kids and teen courses timed to the
School Holidays. So if you’re looking to upskill or try something totally new, be sure to check out the winter 2015
‘What’s On’ programme and feel the creativity begin to bubble.
MEET: OPEN NIGHTS
The 2015 winter programme features more incredibly speakers in our series of Open Nights at Studio One Toi Tū. Each
month from 5.30-6.30pm a free, connective event offers a glimpse into the mind and processes of one of Auckland’s
prominent creative talents in a unique conversational presentation. The July edition of Studio One Toi Tū Open Nights is
an inspirational conversation with Sarah Longbottom on 8 July 2015. Sarah is founder and Creative Director of the Nga
Rangatahi Toa Creative Arts Initiative, an award winning arts-mentoring programme dedicated to providing
transformational life experiences for rangatahi (youth) outside of mainstream education. Head along and get connected at
Studio One Toi Tū Open Nights. Each evening will end with the opportunity to mingle with light refreshments. The
evenings are open to all, so get down to Studio One Toi Tū and prepare to be inspired.
PLAY: CREATIVE MORNINGS
A monthly breakfast lecture series for creative thinkers and doers, CreativeMornings originated in NYC thanks to Tina
Roth Eisenberg. Now with more than 100 chapters around the world, CreativeMornings is a
big family. One Friday 19 June, head to Studio One between 8 and 9.30am for our discussion on the theme of ‘Revolution’.
Book your place and come along for a coffee and a heavy helping of inspiration. For more information check out: CREATIVEMORNINGS.COM/CITIES/AKL
VISIT: EXHIBITIONS
There’s a wealth of creative exhibits on show at Studio One Toi Tū this winter.
NGA RANGATAHI TOA: MATARIKI: THE PATH IS MADE BY WALKING
24 JUNE - 16 JULY
Nga Rangatahi Toa proudly present MATARIKI: THE PATH IS MADE BY WALKING, an inter-arts exhibition built around the mahi
of Art ACTion, a six-week Nga Rangatahi Toa community cultural development project held in partnership with Studio One
over June and July. Mentored by some of Auckland’s top creative talent, including Tourettes and Louie Knuxx, Matariki:
The Path Is Made By Walking showcases the creative talent of young South Aucklanders excluded from mainstream education.
Rangatahi (youth) respond to the kaupapa of Matariki, honouring their past and celebrating the empowerment that comes
from embracing change. The exhibition runs between 24 June and 16 July across Galleries One, Two, Three and Four,
inviting viewers to witness in-progress workspaces and engage with interactive works and community events. A chance to
see, hear and feel the stories of the Nga Rangatahi Toa, and to walk your own Matariki path.
PHILIP TSE: REACHING THE HORIZON AND BEYOND // I.O.W.A. COLLECTIVE (IT’S OK WE’RE ARTISTS!)
30 JULY - 20 AUGUST
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let things flow
naturally forward in whatever way they like” – Lao Tzu.Today, Studio One Toi Tū occupies a new place for the community
as a centre for arts and culture. Philip Tse’s satellite exhibition in collaboration with Uxbridge Creative Centre
brings together a collection of artists whose works respond to our changeable world and the elusive horizon. On from 30
July August to 20 August in Galleries One, Three and Four. The work of I.O.W.A. Collective shows in Gallery Two from 30
July until 20 August. Created in response to site, I.O.W.A. (It’s OK We’re Artists!) work collaboratively in social
spaces to dismantle the hierarchies and boundaries between past, present, artist and audience. “Site means a space that
holds people together – together we are strong”.
RUTH HICKMAN // SEAN MCDONNELL
27 AUGUST - 9 SEPTEMBER
In Galleries One and Two between 27 August and 9 September, is ‘Light Space Action’ by Ruth Hickman. Ruth’s work
explores the substance of paint, optical effects and the possibility of a ‘surround-sound’ experience of colour,
blurring the boundaries of site-specific painting and abstractions on canvas. Over in Galleries Three and Four from 26
August to 9 September is ‘All Shapes and Sizes’ from Sean McDonnell. A new collection of mixed-media paintings,
McDonnell explores the fragility and diversity of life through hand-worked, sculpted paintings that pay homage to the
very act of making.
TAMA GRAVENOR // BRUCE EDMAN // TOI ORA ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
23 SEPTEMBER - 17 OCTOBER
Gallery One hosts ‘Pop!’ from Tama Gravenor from 23 September to 17 October - a fun and impressionistic point of view of
science fiction and pop culture icons from the silver screen, TV and comics. Over in Gallery Two at the same time is
‘Boundary Conditions’ from Bruce Edman, a richly textural show with emphasis on materiality, exploring entropy, erosion
and disintegration as the boundary conditions of our existence. Next door in Galleries Three and Four, Toi Ora Artists
Collective presents Roots, a multi-media group show that explores our identity, art, the universe and beyond. The show
features new works from artists who participated in the successful inaugural Outsider Art Fair held last November.
Studio One Toi Tū provides a dynamic location for creative work of all kinds - performances, exhibitions, events and
more, with resources, tools and spaces for artists working within every medium and budget. It’s all under one roof in
the heart of central Auckland at 1 Ponsonby Road, a historic site with a unique heritage and character. Step into Studio
One Toi Tū today and and become a part of creative Auckland.
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